Anilson
Sanskrit + Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Anilson
Anilson is a patronymic name combining "Anil" (derived from Sanskrit meaning "indigo" or "blue") with the Germanic suffix "-son" meaning "son of." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures, where it emerged as a modern given name blending Indian and Scandinavian naming conventions.
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Etymology
Anilson is a patronymic name combining "Anil" (derived from Sanskrit meaning "indigo" or "blue") with the Germanic suffix "-son" meaning "son of." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures, where it emerged as a modern given name blending Indian and Scandinavian naming conventions.
Anilson currently ranks #5,498 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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